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Wanted rapper, reality TV star lashes out at NYPD

The Associated Press

Posted:
08/23/2014 01:15:31 PM MDT

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In this undated photo provided by the New York City Police Department, rapper and reality show star Joe Budden is shown. Budden is wanted by the NYPD for allegedly stealing his ex-girlfriend?s cell phone and twisting her arm during a dispute in the early-morning hours of Monday, Aug. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/New York City Police Department)

NEW YORK (AP) — A rapper and reality television star is lashing out at police who say he's wanted for roughing up his ex-girlfriend and stealing her cellphone.

Joe Budden directed his ire at the New York Police Department via Twitter on Saturday after it sent out his picture and asked the public for help tracking him down.

In one expletive-punctuated tweet, the 33-year-old city native says he's going to sue. In another, he tells the NYPD's account to alert the "Man hunt" that he'll be at an Astoria strip club Saturday night.

Police say the "Love & Hip Hop" star snatched the phone and twisted his ex-girlfriend's arm during a dispute in his car early Monday in Manhattan.

Budden didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment. His latest album is "All Love Lost."